I am currently using a HP Display port to Dual-Link DVI Adapter with a Catleap with no problems

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Danke, I shall keep that in mind should I have the need in the future. I wonder at how many 7970's it would take to drive 3 of these monitors while maxing out intense games....most decidedly out of my budget

Don't know if anyone has posted this link.
Don't know the deal about 120hz.net issues but looks like its gonna be quality. Ships to their warehouse in Cali, they check it for you for whatever version you purchase 120hz OC etc etc dead pixel, stuck pixel before they ship it too you. They'll also box in a box in a box like method to make sure it won't be damaged on its way to you.

Don't know if anyone has posted this link.
Don't know the deal about 120hz.net issues but looks like its gonna be quality. Ships to their warehouse in Cali, they check it for you for whatever version you purchase 120hz OC etc etc dead pixel, stuck pixel before they ship it too you. They'll also box in a box in a box like method to make sure it won't be damaged on its way to you.

The Tempest X270OC is a 27 inch 1440 IPS display that is similar in every respect to every other 27 inch 1440 IPS display out there - except in one important regard: The PCBs used. Our OC model is your standard display warrantied to run at a refresh rate of 60hz. However, the PCB design will allow users to push the refresh rate past the usual 65-67hz roadblock on up to 120hz (and beyond although diminishing returns kick in very quickly past 120hz.) Several factors come into play when attempting to reach the refresh rate of the Gods. First and foremost is your graphics card. Here the adage - "MOAR POWA!" - holds true. To get past 96hz you need some serious graphics processing power. In addition, you need as much copper between your monster graphics card and the display. We recommend going with a high quality 24AWG DVI cable (a version of which will be available on our website coincidentally around the time the first batch of OC models will roll out to customers in October. Weird timing we know.) The overclock process for those willing to hit a nice number like 96hz is pretty straightforward and hitting the 120hz mark on the nose can take some tweaking of your graphics card timings. Guides are available on the web and the best place to look is our sister site 120hz.net.

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They warranty the OCed monitors for one full year which is more than that can be said for the other outfitters on Ebay. Might pick up the X270ME PP version as it has all the inputs I desire and I really don't care if my monitor is 120 or 60 atm.

Ok, finally have the money to go through with the purchase.
Has anybody purchased one of the Overlord monitors? Can't decide if I want a perfect pixel Shimian from dream-seller on eBay(thanks for the heads up, erocker!) or an Overlord perfect pixel. They're pretty close in price to each other(~$10), so it's basically a matter of whether I'll need to replace the stand or not on whichever monitor. Contrary to my previous statement, I don't really care if it has speakers or not.
Any help would be appreciated.

Ok, finally have the money to go through with the purchase.
Has anybody purchased one of the Overlord monitors? Can't decide if I want a perfect pixel Shimian from dream-seller on eBay(thanks for the heads up, erocker!) or an Overlord perfect pixel. They're pretty close in price to each other(~$10), so it's basically a matter of whether I'll need to replace the stand or not on whichever monitor. Contrary to my previous statement, I don't really care if it has speakers or not.
Any help would be appreciated.

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Shimian comes with an amazing stand, no need to replace it. Just my two cents.

My Shimian has been great and I'm pleased with it. As Phusius said the stand is very stable, no issues there. Only issue I've had is one stuck pixel, but if you're paying for a perfect pixel, you shouldn't have that problem.

Doesn't the overlord single input come with the better PCB that doesn't skip frames?

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I'm not really sure what you mean. The Overlord monitors are Yamakasi Catleaps that are rebranded. The single input PCB's are pretty much the same over all of these monitors. They don't have a scalar so there is minimal input lag.

Ok, finally have the money to go through with the purchase.
Has anybody purchased one of the Overlord monitors? Can't decide if I want a perfect pixel Shimian from dream-seller on eBay(thanks for the heads up, erocker!) or an Overlord perfect pixel. They're pretty close in price to each other(~$10), so it's basically a matter of whether I'll need to replace the stand or not on whichever monitor. Contrary to my previous statement, I don't really care if it has speakers or not.
Any help would be appreciated.

I'm not really sure what you mean. The Overlord monitors are Yamakasi Catleaps that are rebranded. The single input PCB's are pretty much the same over all of these monitors. They don't have a scalar so there is minimal input lag.

They use the 2B OC PCB inside of them to allow up to 135Hz without skipping frames.

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AH, ok. The skipping frames part had me confused. Not all of the 2B's will go that high but there is a better chance they can OC. The other PCB models just won't go past around 70hz without (not just skipping frames) but breaking. With the Overlord monitors they test them out ahead of time and sell them as OC models or not. Also, the Catleap 2B PCB's have a connector for a 2nd output that isn't used.

AH, ok. The skipping frames part had me confused. Not all of the 2B's will go that high but there is a better chance they can OC. The other PCB models just won't go past around 70hz without (not just skipping frames) but breaking. With the Overlord monitors they test them out ahead of time and sell them as OC models or not. Also, the Catleap 2B PCB's have a connector for a 2nd output that isn't used.

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The Tempest X270OC is a 27 inch 1440 IPS display that is similar in every respect to every other 27 inch 1440 IPS display out there - except in one important regard: The PCBs used. Our OC model is your standard display warrantied to run at a refresh rate of 60hz. However, the PCB design will allow users to push the refresh rate past the usual 65-67hz roadblock on up to 120hz (and beyond although diminishing returns kick in very quickly past 120hz.) Several factors come into play when attempting to reach the refresh rate of the Gods. First and foremost is your graphics card. Here the adage - "MOAR POWA!" - holds true. To get past 96hz you need some serious graphics processing power. In addition, you need as much copper between your monster graphics card and the display. We recommend going with a high quality 24AWG DVI cable (a version of which will be available on our website coincidentally around the time the first batch of OC models will roll out to customers in October. Weird timing we know.) The overclock process for those willing to hit a nice number like 96hz is pretty straightforward and hitting the 120hz mark on the nose can take some tweaking of your graphics card timings. Guides are available on the web and the best place to look is our sister site 120hz.net.